What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Since one size rarely fits all, the question is “does the firm provide the resources and flexibility to allow you to achieve your personal career objectives?” For me, my goal is to be an advisor, strategist and trusted resource so a collaborative, resource-rich firm is essential.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The recent accomplishment I am most proud of is my promotion to a Project Engineer. Working in the engineering industry for eight years and switching departments every couple of years always kept me in a new role.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently advised Pearlmark Real Estate, a credit focused investment manager, on the sale of a majority interest to Conning, then a $180 billion AUM global asset manager and affiliate of Cathay Life, a leading Taiwanese life insurer.
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My greatest inspiration through my career are the women in the industry that have come before me who have shown me that being the only woman in a room or on a construction site doesn’t diminish the power of your voice. Their resilience and unwavering determination continue to fuel my journey.
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? It is important to choose a firm that allows you to feel comfortable and pushes you to give your best. When leadership at the firm is approachable and listens to your needs and concerns, it allows for a more positive work environment. Other important factors include project diversity and training.
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My mother is my unwavering inspiration. She courageously pursued the path less desired, selflessly forfeiting her own dreams to pave the way for mine. Not once did she utter a complaint, exemplifying the boundless love and strength that shape the remarkable woman I’ve become.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? DiPrete Engineering has recently completed one of Rhode Island’s largest projects and I had the privilege of being the project manager alongside an elite team of professionals. The schedule, complexity, and volume of people internally and externally was astonishing.
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Recently, a project stalled in the construction phase and our client needed more capital than anticipated. Plus, rising costs and interest rates jeopardized the project. As a key advisor, my team introduced our client to a new joint venture partner and proposed different models to restructure the deal and optimize tax efficiency.
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Entrepreneurial work style, supportive coworkers inside and out of the office, large level of responsibility, dramatic company growth and increasing success.
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? A supportive environment is essential for empowering women to make significant contributions and influence change in the CRE field. Women aiming for success in the CRE sector should seek firms that encourage collaboration and individual growth.
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